M82587 M8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a game from China.

Issued April 24, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9504.90.9080

Headings: 9504

Product description

The game is identified as “Sounds of the Seashore” and is described as a game activity using matching and memory skills. The game package includes a battery operated “seashell” audio player, an illustrated game mat, 13 picture cards and rules sheet. The sample will be returned at your request.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the “Sounds of the Seashore” game will be 9504.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles for arcade, table or parlor games…Other: Other: Other, Other.

Full text

NY M82587 April 24, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 M82587 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.9080 Karl F. Krueger DHL Danzas Air and Ocean 2660 20th St. Port Huron MI 48060 RE: The tariff classification of a game from China. Dear Mr. Krueger: In your letter dated April 13, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Cranium, Inc. The game is identified as “Sounds of the Seashore” and is described as a game activity using matching and memory skills. The game package includes a battery operated “seashell” audio player, an illustrated game mat, 13 picture cards and rules sheet. The sample will be returned at your request. The applicable subheading for the “Sounds of the Seashore” game will be 9504.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles for arcade, table or parlor games…Other: Other: Other, Other.” The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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